HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/54985-chief-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
CHIEF CARRIERS INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (308) 389-7250, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC129808.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC129808 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRK 3537843 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
17 of 74 · Nebraska avg 21.2%
1 of 172 · Nebraska avg 2.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | WY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | WY | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Nebraska average covers 22,396 vehicle and 49,298 driver inspections of all Nebraska-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
68 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 21 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 80 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Nebraska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 20 | 55.9% | 62.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | 27.9% | 20.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 0 | 14.7% | 13.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.5% | 3.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 6 | 6 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393118DCDL | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1100 lbs. or less Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B1C | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLILC | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nebraska column is the mix across all Nebraska-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Hobart, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Port Wentworth, GA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 54985 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC129808 |
| Legal name | CHIEF CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 70 |
| Drivers | 70 |
| Annual mileage | 6,785,389 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 6, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about CHIEF CARRIERS INC
What does CHIEF CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC129808: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CHIEF CARRIERS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking CHIEF CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 54985. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (308) 389-7250, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC129808, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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